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YU53 VCG

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 VCG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,892 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 100,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,038 miles

E.M.W.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E.M.W.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,985 miles

E.M.W.L on

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s wiper blade split

rear brakes require adjusting, footbrake and handbrake travel long

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade split

rear brakes require adjusting, footbrake and handbrake travel long

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,483 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,469 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YU53 VCG is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU53 VCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YU53 VCG registered?

YU53 VCG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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